AEMFI in partnership with Frankfurt School of Finance and Management introduced a co-branded microfinance (MFI) technical service providers certification programme in November 2018.
Through this programme, AEMFI aims to fill the capacity gap in the microfinance sector. In the first round of the programme, more than fifteen technical service providers (TSPs) have attended the certification courses and successfully completed the training in April 2019. The certified TSPs started delivering trainings to employees of microfinance institutions.
List of Certified Technical Service Providers
Trainer Name and Qualification |
Work Experience |
Mr. Alema Woldemariam |
Has more than 28 years of experience in implementing livelihood development strategies, including the PSNP program, across Ethiopia. Click here for more details. |
Mr. Asefa Abba MA in Regional and Local Development Studies |
Has more than 10 years of experience in SME lending, microfinance operations, supervision and management of various microfinance programs in different institutions. Click here for more details. |
Mr. Debebe Yilma BA in Accounting, ACCA certified |
Has more than 17 years of proven experience in accounting, auditing and consultancy services in financial and business organizations. Click here for more details. |
Mr. Dereje Legesse, Masters in Microfinance, MSc in Agricultural Economics |
Has more than 17 years of experience in rural finance, agri-business and business development support. Click here for more details. |
Mr. Feleke Borga, MA in Agricultural Economics |
Has more than 27 years of practical work in the field of Agricultural and financial sector development. Click here for more details. |
Mr. Gebeyaw Ayichile, Masters in Microfinance |
Worked at the central bank for more than 20 years. Out of the 20 years, he worked for 6 years as senior examiner and supervisor for microfinance institutions. Click here for more details. |
Mr. Getachew Dinsa |
Worked as a Management lecturer and program coordinator for more than 9 years at a public university; more than 3 years of experience as planning and development manager in a microfinance institution. Click here for more details. |
Mr. Habteselassie Hagos MBA, Certified Management Consultant, Certified Microfinance Trainer and Consultant |
More than 20 years of experience in financial and business advisory to various business organizations, associations and NGOs. Click here for more details. |
Mr. Hailu Letta |
30 years of job experience, 18 years in microfinance institutions in various levels of managerial positions including branch manager, general manager and deputy manager level. Click here for more details. |
Mr. Samuel Nebro, MBA |
Worked in microfinance institutions for more than 20 years, in various management levels including branch manager and risk and compliance management. Click here for more details. |
Mr. Sileshi Hailu, MSc in Agricultural Economics and Rural Development |
Worked in microfinance institutions for over 11 years in various senior positions, including as operational officer and general manager. He has also several years of experience in accounting and financial positions in government offices. Click here for more details. |
Mr.Teshome Yiheyis, MA in Economics |
A microfinance professional with more than 20 years of hands on experience in microfinance operation management and related rural financial development. Click here for more details. |